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Avandia

Rosiglitazone

Formulated to alleviate chronic hyperglycaemia to support glycaemic target maintenance and target cell receptor sensitivity.

Active ingredient
Rosiglitazone
Route
Oral use
Form
Tablet
Strengths
2mg · 4mg

You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Avandia, depending on stock.

Prescription and consultation requirements for Avandia vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.

Avandia details

Alternative names
rosiglitazone
Therapeutic class
Thiazolidinedione
Pharmacological class
PPAR-gamma Agonist
Minor side effects
headache; muscle pain; indigestion
Moderate side effects
weight gain; oedema; hypoglycaemia
Dosage forms
Tablet
Administration route
Oral use
Supply category
Prescription-only medicine (POM)
Originator
GlaxoSmithKline
Onset Time
2–4 weeks
Duration
24 hours
Storage instructions
Store below 25°C.
Drug interactions
Gemfibrozil; Rifampin; Insulin
Age restrictions
Approved for adults.
Contraindications

congestive heart failure; active liver disease; hypersensitivity to rosiglitazone

Serious side effects

heart failure exacerbation, requires immediate medical attention; macular oedema, requires immediate medical attention

Patient summary

formulated to alleviate chronic hyperglycaemia to support glycaemic target maintenance and target cell receptor sensitivity.

Mechanism of action

Improves peripheral tissue insulin sensitivity by binding to nuclear peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

TGA Category C: Do not use during pregnancy unless strictly necessary. Breastfeeding: Avoid.

What you will receive

Avandia is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.

  • The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Rosiglitazone is offered.
  • The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
  • Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.

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